Berry Jam

Berry jam is a sweet, spreadable preserve made by cooking berries with sugar and often a gelling agent like pectin. Common berries include strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, and it's a beloved condiment enjoyed worldwide, particularly in Western cuisines for breakfast or baking.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Berry jam is primarily high in carbohydrates from natural fruit sugars and added sweeteners, providing quick energy with negligible fat or protein. A typical tablespoon serving offers around 50 calories, along with small amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants from the berries.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	50 kcal
Protein	0.1 g
Carbs	13 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0.3 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	5 mg
Potassium	30 mg
Vitamin C	1 mg
Vitamin K	1 mcg
Iron	0.1 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg
Magnesium	2 mg
Phosphorus	3 mg
Copper	0.02 mg

Per 1 tablespoon (20 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, jam-making is a traditional home-preservation method that allows seasonal berry harvests to be enjoyed year-round, and nutritionally, it retains some beneficial plant compounds like anthocyanins, though in concentrated form.